Category: Algeria

Campus Visit: Emporia State University
April 24, 2024

Campus Visit: Emporia State University

Algeria , Alumni , Emporia State University , Papua New Guinea , Philippines , Ukraine

In March, Sarah Halligan, Global UGRAD Program Officer, had the opportunity to visit Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas. During this visit, she met the four Global UGRAD students studying at Emporia State this semester and explored the Emporia State campus. Emporia State has hosted Global UGRAD students since 2014, and the students currently attending are thoroughly enjoying their experience. …

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Host Partner Feature: Boise State University
February 16, 2024

Host Partner Feature: Boise State University

Algeria , american connections , American Host Institutions , Boise State , Central Asia , Diversity and Inclusion , Experiencing America , Host Feature , Kyrgyzstan , Kyrgyzstan , Latin America and the Caribbean , Middle East and North Africa , Morocco , Nicaragua , Partner Feature , Uzbekistan

This month, World Learning is excited to highlight long-time host partner Boise State University. Boise State hosted three Global UGRAD students in the Fall 2023 semester and is home to three more UGRADs this spring. Tim Randall, Coordinator for International Student Services, shared with World Learning how Boise State supports international students and helps Global UGRAD students find meaningful connections in …

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Host Partner Feature: Western Washington University
September 21, 2023

Host Partner Feature: Western Washington University

Academic Exchange , Algeria , Alumni , American Host Institutions , Asia , Countries , Diversity and Inclusion , Egypt , Eurasia , Experiencing America , Host Feature , Malaysia , Paraguay , Partner Feature , The U.S. Perspective , Ukraine , Western Washington University

This month, World Learning is thrilled to spotlight Western Washington University (WWU), which is located in Bellingham, Washington. To shed light on WWU’s commitment to international students, World Learning reached out to Richard Bruce, Director of International Student & Scholar Services, who has played a pivotal role in supporting Global UGRAD participants. Let’s dive into the conversation with Richard to …

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Fall 2019 Community Service Spotlight
November 14, 2019

Fall 2019 Community Service Spotlight

Algeria , Central Asia , Experiencing America , Kent State University , Latin America and the Caribbean , Lewis-Clark State College , Middle East and North Africa , University of Houston-Victoria , Uzbekistan , Venezuala

Throughout their semester in the United States, students on the Global UGRAD Program become increasingly involved in their host communities through a variety of volunteer activities. Here are some highlights from community service events that they have completed so far! I would like to share my volunteering experience with the Islamic Center of Victoria, Texas. I had the pleasure to …

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Alumni Summit: Algeria
September 12, 2019

Alumni Summit: Algeria

Academic Exchange , Algeria , Alumni , Grand Valley State University , Middle East and North Africa , Old Dominion University , Professional Development , Wayne State University

Last month, the U.S. Embassy in Algiers hosted the DZ Alumni Summit. This one-day event provided exchange alumni from across Algeria with the opportunity to participate in various presentations, workshops, and leadership skills trainings. The Summit also provided participants the opportunity to network with each other and to brainstorm service initiatives for the future. Below, you can read the reflections of …

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Spring 2019 Favorite Study Spots
March 12, 2019

Spring 2019 Favorite Study Spots

Academics , Algeria , Belarus , Cambodia , Central Asia , Costa Rica , East Asia and the Pacific , Fairleigh Dickinson University , Kazakhstan , Latin America and the Caribbean , Middle East and North Africa , Nazareth College , University of Wyoming , West Liberty University

With midterms well underway, the Global UGRAD students have been busy with exams and assignments. Check out some of their favorite study spots around campus this semester! Yuory Chhun, Cambodia, Nazareth College: It has been so hectic with exams and assignments last week. I have been spending most of my time at the library. I spent around eight hours at …

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Democracy in Action
October 11, 2018

Democracy in Action

Academic Exchange , Academics , Algeria , American Host Institutions , Carroll College , Fayetteville University , Latin America and the Caribbean , Lebanon , Middle East and North Africa , Morocco , Professional Development , University of the Incarnate Word , Venezuala

As the U.S. mid-term elections are just around the corner, Global UGRAD students are also participating in democracy by running for office at their host universities and registering people to vote! Kenza Beladel from Morocco at the University of the Incarnate Word Kenza was recently elected as the Senator of International Students for the Student Government Association. As Senator, Kenza …

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